In any case, it encompassed both temporal power and spiritual leadership.

The papacy had by this time lost most of its former immense temporal power.

The pope has no right, direct or indirect, over the temporal power of kings.

There was one temporal power greater than the greatest sorcery.

We do not act at the bidding of any temporal power.

It explained the pope's temporal power over the city of Rome and the surrounding areas.

The temporal power was restored and propped up by a French garrison.

He is ready to seize both temporal and spiritual power.

It implied an enormous temporal power on Earth as well.

I believe that temporal power is an illusion and an irrelevancy.