 He may use, with or without the introductory liturgical greeting, "Dominus vobiscum", the formula of pontifical blessing that any other bishop may use.This was the formula used by Pope Paul VI (without "Dominus vobiscum") when he gave his blessing at his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica following his election at the 1963 conclave, and by Pope Benedict XVI (with "Dominus vobiscum") after announcing on 11 February 2013 his intention to resign the papacy, and (without "Dominus vobiscum") at his farewell audience for the cardinals.At a general audience, when the blessing immediately follows the singing of the Pater Noster, it is naturally given without "Dominus vobiscum".