Is the end of Steve Jobs near?

Steve Jobs took another leave of absence a few days ago. But unlike the other two leave of absence's, Jobs did not mention a time of return. The internet is a buzz with rumors on what that could mean. I would hope it wouldn't be serious, but I doubt he would be taking a leave of absence if it wasn't.

In the mean time, Tim Cook will take over, and he has proven that he can keep Apple in good hands. Even if Steve Job's decides to step down later this year, Apple will not be going anywhere. The direction of apple may change, but I'm pretty sure Steve Job's would leave it in good hands if he left.

Due to Steve's departure, the apple stocks took a bit of a slide. It seems that people don't have faith in Apple if Steve Job's isn't there. Which I find strange, the 2011 roadmap is most likey already planned out and Steve mention in his note that he would still be putting input into big matters.

Besides from that, Steve Jobs is a very private person, so any details on his illness or health are hard to find out. If his cancer has return, well, the best of luck jobs.