Obama compared to Alexander the Great

At the White House's celebration of Greek Independence Day on Wednesday afternoon, President Barack Obama got a little unexpected flattery from Archbishop Demetrios, the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in the US.

Listing a series of challenges Obama will need to deal with as president, Demetrios predicted, "Following the brilliant example of Alexander the Great...you will be able to cut the Gordian knot of these unresolved issues."

Obama responded by making a face to the crowd, prompting laughter. And when he took the mic, he speculated on what the compliment could do for him at home.

"I will tell Michelle I have been compared to Alexander the Great. I will see if that gets me a little more respect," said Obama, who conceded, "She's still the boss."