First glimpse of retired 'pope emeritus' Benedict XVI Italian gossip magazine Chi publishes paparazzi pictures of retired "pope emeritus" Benedict XVI strolling in the grounds of the papal summer palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. In this first glimpse since he retired last week, Benedict is seen wearing what appears to be a white baseball cap and jacket over his cassock, walking with a black cane, accompanied by his faithful secretary Georg Gaenswein. Images.