Keychain shows password still encrypted

Keychain shows my apple Mail password still encrypted when I click "Show Password".
I need to confirm my email password.
Other email accounts, like comcast, show the password legibly in keychain.
Can anyone help me with this?
10.8.3 server imac
Mac

You might be able to fix the keychain by selecting
Keychain Access ▹ Preferences ▹ First Aid
from the menu bar.

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