and Atlas shrugged

A signal from above? Lightning hits St Peter's hours after Pope Benedict stuns cardinals with first resignation in 600 years
Pontiff, 85, says health 'no longer adequate due to his advanced age'
'I have had to recognise my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry'
Made the decision in 'full freedom' but is aware of 'gravity of gesture'
Doctor advised him 'not to take transatlantic flights for health reasons'
Will retire on February 28, a decision that shocked even the Vatican
The only Pope to quit for health reasons and first to stand down since Gregory XII in 1415
David Cameron praised Pope's 'tireless' efforts to strengthen relations between UK and Holy See


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