Thousands of people gathered in the square to bid the Pope farewell
Benedict waves from his popemobile as he arrives on St Peter's SquareCardinals applaud the Pope as he arrives on the altarPope Benedict XVI waves from the altar as he arrives on St Peter's square for his last weekly audiencePeople travelled from all over Italy and abroad to thank the Pope and wish him wellIn retirement, he will lay aside the red 'shoes of the fisherman' that have been part of his papal attirePope Benedict will assume the title of 'Pope Emeritus' and be addressed as 'Your Holiness' when he retires