Poor guy, he's been hanging in for awhile and has held on pretty good. God watch over him.
While we are on the subject, something I was interested in; is the Pope, Pope-for-life or is he able to step down in failing health conditions?
I could be wrong, but I believe the pope can step down for any reason. The question is: What does a year, or a few months, or a few days matter to a 2004 year old institution?