You’re too right. Nothing says “humble servant of Jesus” quite like people kissing your ring while you sit on a throne at your palace.
This conversation went on before the new Pope was named. I think it is slightly humorous that the new Pope Francis is making it a point to turn down the extravagance and foofaraw enjoyed by his predecessors and at least appear to be the humble servant of Jesus. Time will tell. I'd like to think he reads Free Republic! ;o)