The Time 100 list of the world's most influential persons for 2006 thrills me. All my favourites made it. But my most thumbs-up is placing Nigeria's Archbishop Peter Akinola in his deserved station. The Primate of All Nigeria Anglican Communion is leading the crusade of his life: Trying to help protect the cannons and traditions of the church from undue modernisation. He has a lot of support in Africa and around the world, especially within the ranks of conservative adherents.

Time Magazine hit the bull's eye. Spot on.