Pope2008 on "Why does the Pope "wave badly"?

Why does Benedict "wave badly"?

Tom Hoopes here. Yesterday we noticed that Pope Benedict has a spring in his step and a joyful air about him. He extends his arms in a kind of embrace that is electrifying, when you're a Catholic excited about seeing the Holy Father. But as he walked by us at Andrews Air Force Base, his most common gesture was a wave in which he plays "air piano" with his fingers.

It was commented on by several of the reporters there. Why does he wave like that?

Pope2008.com explains.