Deleting hidden opt folder from HD

I'm trying to find a way of deleting a hidden folder named "opt" that can only be seen in the string of files left over from a previous installation of Check Point's Secure Client. It contains a sub folder "CPsrsc-50" that I believe is preventing a Secure Client upgrade from being installed.
Is this a job for Terminal and if so what do I enter to delete this folder?
Thanks.

Matthew
If you're a nervous novice with the terminal (and so am I) there are several ways to 'see' invisible files. One such is Pathfinder (http://www.cocoatech.com), an alternative to the Finder. (On the menu bar ->View -> Sow Invisible Files). You can download a fully functional demo.
There are other utilities that will do this also.
One caveat: There are a lot of hidden files out there, and most are hidden to prevent people who aren't very sure what they are doing from doing damage. So delete with extreme caution.
Regards
TD

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