COVER
Second Act (Religion)
How Benedict XVI may become more influential after his resignation
A Papal Benediction (Religion)
The 265th Pope's decision to give up earthly power offers the world an unusual — and needed — spiritual lesson
BRIEFING
Impossible Italy (Dispatch)
Pier Luigi Bersani must walk a fine line in messy Italian elections
WORLD
Dirty Dancing
Did a bitter feud at Moscow's famed Bolshoi Ballet prompt an acid attack on the company's artistic director?
COMMENTARY
Aiming Low, Missing Greatness (In the Arena)
A lack of visionary ideas marks the start of Barack Obama's second term
THE CULTURE
Fun in the Sun (Travel)
Brisbane has plenty of both