Distribute type in a vertical column

AI CS5 in Windows 7.

I made a rectangle and converted it into a path.

Type in the rectangle 16 words stacked one on top of the other.

Used the Fit Headline for each word so it would fit the box no matter what the font size is.

Attempted to use the Align tool, but it doesn't work.

Used the Character flyout for spacing between each word, but it doesn't make and equal distribution.

Any suggestions?

I am somewhat new to AI and mostly working in PS, but I don't like the type quality in PS so on to AI. I do not know ID in case ayone was wondering.

Thanks,

John