Retired Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 90th birthday with the premier of the state of Bavaria, Horst Seehofer (L) in the Vatican garden on April 17, 2017. Benedict celebrates with a pint of beer. Benedict???s birthday, which falls on Easter Sunday this year, is celebrated in Bavarian style, in keeping with the emeritus pontiff???s roots. Attending the party is a delegation from Bavaria, Benedict???s elder brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger (RIGHT) and his private secretary Georg Ganswein (C). Benedict is ???serene, in good humor, very lucid. Certainly, his physical strength is lessening. It???s hard for him to walk. However, he uses a walker, which ensures autonomy in movement and safety??? said Georg Ganswein. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM