Well, he was "intelligent" enough to learn 10? languages. I'm not sure if that is intelligence or a good memory.
He knew big words but I'm not sure if that is intelligent or not either. He probably got good grades. But he did not seem to have the Catholic gifts of Wisdom, Knowledge or Understanding. I think you made a good point Elizabeth. But I'm not sure. I still think he was pretty smart as is Ratzinger.
But your last post makes me wonder if I am correct. Anybody else have an opinion on this?