Onle he knows what the extent of his problems are. He also has to function as the CEO of the church's holdings amongst his many duties.
By retiring, he is opening the way for a more effective leadership of the church. To say that he must die will probably leave the church in the lurch in terms he will be a figurehead and his duties must be accomplished without him.
Although, we are use to a pope dying to elect another pope, who's to say this is not the correct thing to do for himself and the church. I don't think it has to to with wisdom in old age or being devalued. I think it has to do with being an effective leader of the church and his responsibilities.
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice".  MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).
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