Funny pic!
Honestly, I don't think JP meant any disrespect. He has always had a "meditative" pose like that when listening to speakers. I assume that part of it is he must concentrate to understand the language.
But, I do believe the man needs to retire. He has been a great leader, in my opinion. I have admired many of the things he has stood for and done ( especially, his "apology" tour of the Middle East).
He is just too old and frail. He deserves a nice retirement.
My hopes is that the next Pope will continue in his footsteps, and perhaps even rid himself of all the pomp and all the "majesty" and RICHES that are at ther present so much of the Papalcy.
I want to see a man in a plain white robe, and sandles... Barefoot, even!
Peace!