Whats so good about Python?

[BHE]

People have said good things about Python but Ive never used it.
I use Perl and Java and C++.

My question is:  What does Python offer me over Perl?  I dont use
object oriented Perl (which I consider innapropriate) and dont want a
hackers approach.

If Python is a superior languiage thats here to stay, and a better
language than Perl I'll consider learning it.  I use Perl for
scripting, file manipulation, database retrieveal and stuffing, report
generation.


(I'm not looking to provoke a fight between Perl and Python backers. 
I'd like to know what Pythons strengths and weaknesses are).