And unions' once impressive political clout has been overwhelmed by a wave of corporate money.
His "mass blessing" ceremonies in stadiums captured the attention of the world in the 1970s and 1980s.Having died from pneumonia-related complications at the age of 92, he leaves behind a religious empire diminished in its number of adherents, but still with impressive financial clout.
Letterman can't force a network to put a show on its schedule or keep a sputtering one on the air, but his clout is impressive.
Copti, an Arab Israeli, is a figure with some clout and an impressive record.
Its much-vaunted financial clout has looked less impressive since the loss of oilfields that were a significant revenue source.
South Africa is a powerhouse in Africa, with an impressive mineral-driven economy and considerable clout across the continent.
Impressive though that is, Didi has the financial clout to blow rivals out of the water, as did with Uber China.
It was truly impressive to see Prince Charles use his considerable clout to promote a vision for a more ecologically enlightened food system.
But the ethanol industry, which is made up of a large number of private companies, worries about the growing clout of Petrobras.The ethanol industry has an impressive record of innovation, including electricity generation from cane residue and the development of bioplastics.
He should also wield the collective clout of the Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology, with its impressive line-up of business and academic leaders, to produce an agenda-setting report on research investment ahead of the next election.
