Well, this all really comes down to how well you can use your power, nothing bugs me as much as retarded super hero's who have no idea the things they could actually accomplish with their powers just be using them on a more subtle scale. Like the ability to control energy could be used to form matter, or destroy it.
The true strength lies in knowing how to use your power, not having one you think pwns.
Each and every power you can think of probably have 4 combat applications, 3 espionage applications, and 2 applications to everyday life, at the very least.