Temporal powers and spiritual powers are with him, but he has no qualms about stepping down People occupying some posts and enjoying the power should give attention to the grand gesture of Pope Benedict XVI who has temporal and spiritual powers bestowed on him. The keys of heaven are his, in his capacity as the successor of St Peter. No doubt, temporal powers are unfathomable in his capacity as head of the 120 billion -strong Catholic faithful spread over all the globe. For more than six centuries no Pope abdicated his position, be he hale and hearty or bed-ridden. In the world which is teeming with leaders who cling on to even vestiges of power, this gesture of calling it a day when he can stand up and walk around, is unique. When all seems to be lost with the world for values, ethics and justice, lo there is a silver lining. Everyone would admire his gesture.