He is leaving because Mr Kalam himself was not interested in 2nd term because of the Afzal guru mercy petition.There was a huge pressure on him not to pardon Afzal, the convict of 2001 attack on Indian Parliament. He was visibily sentimental and disturbed when Afzal's kids were praying for their father's life. Its Kalam only,who couldnt take a decision even if he was empowered to do so.Mr Advani was not happy with the delay in hanging Afzal. The best way for him to get out of that mental mess was to get rid of that rubber stamp post. Well done Mr Kalam.
