A thought on the Pope's funeral.

The pope is the figure of spiritual authority.

His death highlights the principles he lived for. Having no obvious political power, his approval or disapproval could sway nations and leaders both. By standing for peace, unity, harmony, commonality, and spiritual values he represented the path for power to take in the future.

His death brings his message closer to people's hearts, and what he lived for doesn't die but lives on in people's hearts.