From CNS:
By calling on predominantly Muslim nations to exercise “reciprocity” by recognizing the rights of Christians, Pope Benedict XVI has been portrayed as taking a tough stance on Islam.

The article goes on to explain how various spokepersons outside the Vatican essentially clarify this to mean that this is not a threat or an ultimatum, but rather simply a statement that religious freedom is a human right for all.

Noting how Benedict has taken some tough stances lately, on the topic of Legionaries’ founder Father Maciel Degoladdo, or on the topic of “apparitions” at Mejugorje, could it be he’s also taking a tough stance with his comments directed at countries run by radical Islam? We can only hope.