In my opinion, this resignation is the sign of a modern Pope.
None of this not knowing he’s sick until he’s dead, hanging on no matter what, a shadow of your former self, all that.
Very gutsy, practical, pragmatic decision. No fuss, no muss, he’s got a job to do, can’t do it, says sayonara.
Smart guy, good for him, good for us.
Go Benedict! (Meant as encouragement, of course, not get outta here)
Blithe Spirit 
His leaving, like his life, “classy.”
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No doubt the Holy Spirit has been at work here.
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Without whom, nothing happens. Indeed.
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A wise man is one who knows when his time is up to remain effective. Pope Benedict is a wise man among many fools in this world,
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