Pope Benedict profile: The Pope who tamed his own 'Rottweiler' image

Pope Benedict XVI has a reputation as a charming and shy man who is also deeply conservative in his outlook and teaching.

The German-born Pontiff, 85, who is resigning due to his age and diminishing strength, was elected to the papacy in 2005, only the second non-Italian Pope since 1522 and the oldest on election since the 18th century.