POPE’S resignation-Jerusalem- battle for the Temple mount

Why did Benedict the Pope really resign?? Will Obama travel to Israelto make Jerusalem the capital of the New Palestinian state? Our guest is Brenda Johnson, of "As the Day Approaches" on Blog Talk Radio. ..The battle for the Temple Mount-What's the significance? Will Islam and Israel find common ground and share the site? Why won't Muslims let Israel pray on the Temple Mount.??