Benedict XVI not stepping down under pressure from 'gay lobby , ' Allen says . Allen : Benedict is a man who prefers the life of the mind to the nuts and bolts of government . He has been very careful about his words on this issue.
Benedict XVI not stepping down under pressure from 'gay lobby , ' Allen says . Allen : Benedict is a man who prefers the life of the mind to the nuts and bolts of government . However , he says , much of the pope 's time has been spent putting out fires .