Kingdom of Tibet: HH the Dalai Lama

[Kasumi]

HH the Dalai Lama XIV of Tibet has submitted his abdication or resignation from his political role as the monarch of Tibet, head of the government based in Dharamsala, India on March 14th, 2011.
The Cabinet of the Tibetan government-in-exile on Tuesday accorded its consent to the decision of the Dalai Lama to quit. - Deccan Herald
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Tibet exiles resist bid by Dalai Lama to quit. - The Standard

How is it possible? Can His Holiness the Dalai Lama retire?
I believed his position was very much alike to the Pope's position.

[Kasumi]

Tibet invests $10.9m to maintain ruins
The government has invested more than 57 million yuan (S$10.9 million) to maintain the ruins of the famed Guge Dynasty, an ancient kingdom in western Tibet Autonomous Region, local authorities said.
The famed Guge Dynasty Ruins, built in the 10th century, are the largest ruins and also best preserved artifacts from the kingdom, which includes color paintings, clay sculptures and stone sculptures.

I'm not sure if I have posted this link into the right place, but I could not find a thread for non-Chinese dynasties of Tibet.

[Kasumi]

Dalai Lama's historic move
The Dalai Lama has finally succeeded in introducing changes in the Tibetan Constitution for which he has been working for over 50 years.
Last Sunday morning he appended his signature to these changes, bringing to an end a 469-year-long chapter of theocracy in world history. Now he is neither the Head of State nor the Chief Executive of the Gaden Phodrang — the Tibetan Government.

[Kasumi]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Arrives in Washington, DC
HH the Dalai Lama arrived in Washington, DC on 5 July afternoon from India.
His Holiness had a brief meeting with Under Secretary Otero before he retired for the day. His Holiness’ program for 6 July begins with preparatory prayers and a function to celebrate his 76th birthday.
In the coming days His Holiness will be visiting the Capitol Hill to meet with Speaker John Boehner and other members of Congress.
His Holiness is accompanied by Secretary Tenzin Taklha and Secretary Tsegyam Ngapa for this visit.

[Cory]

He continues to be seen by the chinese communists as the real leader of the tibetans.

[Benedict XVI]

Originally Posted by Cory

He continues to be seen by the chinese communists as the real leader of the tibetans.

I believe that to I do not understand why china needed to have tibet. The delia lama said himself they have no oil and nothing to give them.

[blauerengel]

The Dalai Lama also has a twitter account where he is posting inspirational quotes,pictures and bits of information:Twitter

Resigning and stepping down might be part of a plan to enable a secular democracy in Tibet once the Chinese government gives the country back.(If this ever happens....)