Life, as they say, comes at you fast. One moment, you might be known as the leader of the opposition, sitting on the government benches, and the next, you could be tapping on the shoulder with a junior ministerial role. It's a rapid ascent that can catch even the most seasoned politician off guard. But what happens when the prime minister's position becomes untenable? You might just find yourself called to the highest office, left wondering if you can credibly step into the role of an elder statesman at the mere age of 44.