Benedict XVI starts life as pope emeritus

POSTED: 6:26 AM PST March 1, 2013    UPDATED: 7:55 AM PST March 1, 2013 
Pope's last day

The pope’s seat now sits vacant at the Vatican. Before leaving for the pope’s summer residence, Castel Gandolfo, Benedict pledged his "unconditional obedience" to the next pontiff.