Paladin Divine Might Charisma requirements

[nordlav]

This is my first Paladin build (28 pt) and I am following tihocan's (revisting paths) "Flame of Justice" build template. Just hit lvl 16 and was looking to take Divine Might III enhancement, but the trainer won't allow me, indicating I need 18 base charisma. My starting cha stat was 15, I have the Charisma I feat (+1 Cha) and ate a +2 cha tome, which equals 18 without gear. I'm assuming the problem is the +1 Charisma I feat which doesn't count towards your starting stat?
Thanks & have fun.

[-Zephyr-]

Only base stats, leveling up stats and tomes count toward ability requirements (requirements for enhancements, but for feats as well), as they are the only ones you can't "remove" or "swap" without redoing your entire character (via reincarnating).

[nordlav]

Thanks, after I thought about it a bit and remembered that you can respec feats, it makes sense that bonus would be excluded.
Thanks