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You shoudl probably wrap that in spoiler tags for the inevitable person who comes in and whines about ruining plot points.

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Spoiler!

Isn't Gordon going to retire and that is why he is going to tell the truth? Isn't his resignation in the speech that Bane reads and asks people if they accept his resignation?

Spoiler!

It is revealed early in the movie that the mayor plans to replace/fire Gordon in the spring. That implied to me that he wasn't planning on going anywhere, though I may have missed a later statement.