Why Inaction?

I think this article presents a fair and balanced analysis of why the Pope refuses to act more decisively, why there have been few dramatic gestures or bold reforming moves, why he's been seemingly so passive and dithering instead of invoking his authority and, unfortunately, why he is unlikely to change:

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/04/20/popes-exit-strategy-on-clergy-sex-scandal-prayerful-and-quiet/