Paul is the ULTIMATE bass-player for many reasons. First and foremost is his conception, writing, and playing many of the most-influential Rock bass-lines of all-time. His playing is nothing short of superb and "perfect for the moment" in every Beatle song ever released. His playing was also extremely innovative and technically challenging when it needed to be. He is probably most responsible for making the bass an instrument that every one suddenly wanted to play, rather than run away from. His body of work also proves that bass-players do not always have to play "chops," unless it's called for (e.g. "Hey Bulldog"). If you are looking for perfection in a bass-player, you'll find it in Paul McCartney.
