And if he intended to retain even a nano-particle of the Papacy, which he obviously did, then his putative resignation was proffered in SUBSTANTIAL ERROR, and was thus totally invalid BY THE LAW ITSELF. This is Canon 188. A resignation made out of grave fear that is inflicted unjustly or out of malice, substantial error, or simony … Continue reading Yet another letter surfaces in which Pope Benedict proved that he intended to retain some portion of the Office of the Pope – the first person possessive adjective MY is irrefutable evidence.