Looking frail , Benedict , the Pope Emeritus , lined up with the existing cardinals for the ceremony in the historic church . Emeritus Benedict presents the new cardinals with their traditional red cap and ring . Pope Emeritus Benedict is present for the ceremony in Vatican Basilica . The new cardinals hail from around the world , and most are under last year . Emeritus Benedict has advised them to follow `` the way of lowliness and of humility '' in their new role .
Emeritus Benedict presents the new cardinals with their traditional red cap and ring . Pope Emeritus Benedict is present for the ceremony in Vatican Basilica . The new cardinals hail from around the world , and most are under last year . Emeritus Benedict has advised them to follow `` the way of lowliness and of humility '' in their new role .