Fidel Castro turns 87 August 13. He is arguably the last true communist existing in this world.

The world apparently moved away from communism in the previous decades, with Cuba itself as the biggest example. Raul, Castro's younger brother, was ghost-writing the script for Cuba for quite some time now. Most of Castro's policies were going through Raul's radar and, in fact, getting modified.

The iconic revolutionary leader from Latin America did not prefer to celebrate his birthday in any remarkable way of late. There was one choral concert at the Jose Marti in Havana honouring Castro on the eve of his birthday Monday. Interestingly, this is the only event that was officially planned to celebrate Castro's birthday.

Cuba seemed to be uncannily silent about August 13, the day their greatest leader was born. The commandante is retired now, his battle robes resting, probably torn by the storms of consumerism worldwide. Although Castro preferred not to be seen much in public, it will probably never be possible to estimate his influence on Cuba's posterity. On the contrary, one may wonder if his own country has grown apart.

Assumptions were met with pleasant surprises as the common man still believes in Castro. The mutual commitment the country has for Castro and Castro for the country is perhaps beyond speculations.

According to a western diplomat, Castro is not involved any more with the regular issues of the country. However, it was unwise to rule out his contribution when it came to bigger issues. Less media bites were spent on Castro these days, as there were only three media events held in 2013 on Castro's behalf.

Castro looked like the feeble shadow of his true self these days. The leader who reinvented revolution in the modern world was not longer visibly strong to any further extent. His vigorous roar has now been transformed into inaudible whispers. The significant change in the last communist's demeanour will probably be left as a symbolic metaphor.