[Dr. Sivana]

I kinda wonder, when a Pope retires or resigns, will Pope Benedict XVI becomes “Papal emeritus” or retired Pope just like when a priest or a bishop retires has the title of emeritus?

He will still be a bishop. Likely he will have a titular See. It would be best if he did not submit to interviews and things like that, except on matters pertaining to personal holiness. Even then, there are many who would look for secret messages. My suspicion is that his health is even worse than it looks, so the point may be moot. But no emeritus anything. He certainly shouldn't go to the conclave to replace himself.

[Celtic Conservative]

He cannot participate in the conclave. He is 85 and the cutoff is 80. Besides he's already stated he will not participate in any way. His influence will be felt indirectly through those he's elevated to be cardinals as they tend to be theologically conservative.

CC