Benedict is turning out to be an even better Pope than JPII.
IIRC, there was something about JPII's experiences in WWII that made it difficult for him to accuse people of homosexuality. Benedict does not have these scars, and can thus give the church a much needed house cleaning.
Both the Nazis and the Communists used to accuse people of being homosexual to discredit them, as a propaganda tool. So JPII's experience had him inclined to view people accused of homosexuality as victims of a hideous smear campaign. How times have changed -- now telling people you're a homosexual is a sign of moral superiority. / sarcasm