It's the military that does not want to leave power.

He left power in the hands of a military triumvirate.

He didn't know how much power his own had left.

So why would anyone want to read a book about a statesman's life after he left power?

That has left power in short supply, causing prices to rise.

He left full power on until the bar was nearly gone and made another series of observations.

I know how little power you have left, old man.

The only positive thing is that Saddam has left power.

Why should good women leave power to such as they?

That's why he cannot leave power to anyone else - especially not of the people's, rather than his, choosing.