>..., I don't think he has the ability or will to confess that he is wrong, or even consider it. ....

I can state otherwise. I had some PM with him. The only problem is that he has a very limited perspective. What he think is the only possible way to see thinks. Well, most people do, but instant courtesy is not one of his strengths too.

>I will miss him as a programmer, but not as a touchy whiner.

True words.