For the first time since 1415, the pope is resigning. On February 28,2012, Pope Benedict XVI, who is 85 years old, is resigning due to old age. He is said to be having difficulties walking and has been contemplating this course of action for a few months now. The Pope says that to complete his duties fully he needs both strenght in body and mind. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1927 and became the 265th pope in 2005 making him the the oldest pope elected in the last 300 years. Although this announcement shocked and suprised almost everyone, it takes great courage for one revered as much as he is to