Cannot sign in to iCloud from system preference

When I try to set up iCloud through the System Preferences pane using my Apple ID and password, I get the following message: "You can't sign in at this time".
I could successfully set-up iCloud on my iPhone and can also sign in via icloud.com. I have the right version of OS X to run iCloud and I'm using the same Apple ID / Password as my iTunes. I also have VirusBarrier version 10.6.13. I don't understand why I cannot set it up on my MacBook Pro.
Anyone has any clue as to how to resolve this issue?

I could successfully set-up iCloud on my iPhone and can also sign in via icloud.com. I have the right version of OS X to run iCloud and I'm using the same Apple ID / Password as my iTunes. I also have VirusBarrier version 10.6.13. I don't understand why I cannot set it up on my MacBook Pro.
You can login on the iPhone but not your Mac...
Disable the anti virus software.
I have the right version of OS X to run iCloud
You have Lion v10.7.2 installed? Because your profile indicates 10.5.6.

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