http://www.stuartwilde.com/2013/02/pope-resigns-to-avoid-arrest/
Makes more sense than anything else.
Same story, different source; if ya don't think much of Uncle Stuie. Some don't, but I like him despite the fact that he is more than occasionally a bit out of the field. Don't bother reading it twice.
Pope Benedict Resigned To Avoid Arrest, Seizure Of Church Wealth by Easter – Diplomatic Note was issued to Vatican just prior to his resignation
http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2013/02/pope-benedict-resigned-to-avoid-arrest-seizure-of-church-wealth-by-easter-diplomatic-note-was-issued-to-vatican-just-prior-to-his-resignation-2563534.html
This post is making the rounds. ;O)