Powell's age

When I suggested that an Obama/Powell contest in 2012 would be exciting to watch I honestly didn't know that Powell is in his early 70s. Damn but that man is well preserved! Just think, he's almost the same age as McCain yet he looks virile and spry. If I had had to guess based on his appearances today, I would have thought he was in his early 60s at most.

Still, considering his age, I'd have to think the idea of Powell leading a resurgence of the respectable wing of the Republican party is highly unlikely.