How can I delete an iWork file off of my iMac?

I have an iMac using OS X version 10.8.5. I downloaded an attachment, which saved to the Desktop as an iWork file. Now I want to delete it, but when I drag the file to the trash I get an error message telling me that the file cannot be converted and I need to install a newer version of iWork.
I don't want to do that, I just want to delete the file, which I no longer need. Any ideas on how I can get rid of this pesky file? Thanks.

Make sure the relevant iWork application isn't open and then right click or control click the rogue file and select 'Move to trash' from the contextual menu. Does that work? If not, try restarting and then try to delete it.

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