For Benedict, his renouncement of the papacy brings changes both great and small.

WSJ: Pope Bids Faithful Farewell In Emotional, Historic Exit

And without getting into specifics, obviously the President heard from Ambassador Eikenberry and General McChrystal about our continued efforts at reintegration, assuming that, as always, there's a renouncement of the violent extremists that they're tied to, a renouncement of violence, and that they agree to uphold the Afghan constitution and Afghan laws.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing