Power really had no choice but to resign. Otherwise the oppostiion would have beat this dead horse until it was glue. I thought her comments on her resignation were very appropriate and she seemed sincere, contrite, genuinely sorry for her mistake. How refreshing, considering how long it usually takes politicians to admit error. She made a rookie mistake, just like she said. It doesn't mean she cannot unofficially still offer insight and advice - she just won't get paid for it now.