Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio at the Crossroads Initiative has written a good summary of the importance of the name "Benedict" for our new Pontiff. It’s very interesting and certainly worth reading.

A name, especially in the Catholic context really says a lot. I’ve always been fascinated about why a Pope chooses a particular name. I guess it was easier in the olden days when the Popes simply used their own names. I’m rambling here, but I’m a little surprised there’s never been a Peter II.