Are you sure you want to shutdown your computer? .. no, No, NO!!!

I've been getting a message asking If I want to shut the computer down. It started yesterday infrequently but has become constant to where if I touch any key it will shut down. I use wireless but have the same problem wired. I checked the power button, it seems to be fine. I ran Utilities, unplugged the mac, ran it again and still have the problem. The powe/sleep control on the monitor has been disabled so I've ruled that out.
Any ideas?
Thanks!!!!!!
G5 2x2.5 Mac OS X (10.4.8) 23" cini, bluetooth

Thank you for your responce.
I should have also included that I had already disabled the sleep and wake settings. Before it goes to sleep at night it asks if I want to abort. It does not give that option with this problem.
It does not power off, just asks if I want to with the option buttons of Restart, Sleep, Cancel, Shut Down (highlighted) like if I had selected shut down from the menu. If I hit return or a character key with the wired or wireless it goes into a shut down cycle.
I unplugged everything except for the monitor, key board and mouse (all apple) as suggested. Still no luck.
Oh no, stuck on a PC today

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