Stand down? Are you having a laugh? No pope in the history of the Catholic Church has ever relinquished the papacy just because their followers throw hissy fits. Preserving the name of one of the most corrupt and hypocritical religions in history is no reason to "step down". His actions are understandable, albeit idiotic to most people, but as a leader you have to do what's best for your organization. Benedict's "sins" can't hold a candle to some of his predecessors, you act as if he was raping children on Easter in front of their mothers.
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