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Relying on a cane. The pope wants more rest, said his 89yearold brother in germany. He said his brother has been thinking about stepping down for months. And had been advised by his doctors not to take anymore long, international flights, such as a planned trip to brazil in july. The popes decision is unprecedented in modern times. The last similar case was Pope Celestine v, who had praise for Pope Benedict today. He has given church the last Great Service he will give the church. Hes stepping o...