A section of insiders say that though he lobbied hard for long extension but the approach was not well received at the top as it appeared not only pompous but self-obsessive as well. He forgot that he was given post-retirement assignment for his diplomatic skillsets and was redeemed for it. He could have gracefully let these 15 days pass without a fuss but bureaucrats donning shoes of politicians, who thrive on speaking, more is new in thing.