England lost early wickets, including skipper Joe Root for five, to slump to 30-3 before Stokes put on key partnerships with Jonny Bairstow, who made 28, and Pope.
"When the situation comes everyone in the team executes the plan really well. I think as far as I am concerned that is the secret behind their team (success)."
All-rounder was part of the team which pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory in the series opener at Old Trafford but is now missing for family reasons.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has made significant strides in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after the second Test against West Indies in Manchester.