I think I'm agreeing with you both.
If he goes, then he has lost his argument with KP, primarily because as you point out, he is responsible for this utter shambles.
You might sneer, but vulture has a point. Three weeks ago he was quoted as saying "either KP goes or I do". As if Flower was in any position to make such demands - or has he not noticed the most feeble tour of Australia EVER was on his watch?