Which is utterly absurd.  The buddha claimed enlightenment and so did many of those around him during his day.

The problem as I see it is this.  Enlightenment has been put up on a pedestal so far...that people believe you should be able to perform vast miracles or see the future...when in reality enlightenment is nothing more...and nothing less, then perfect awareness of what is.

At least that is how I view it.  I also think there are people (though few) that are enlightened today. 

Peace.