Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25998503-20150620063203/@comment-26462356-20150707233421

ShayneT wrote: "I do notice that pearl, Lapis and Connie seems so dedicated to Steven that it makes you wonder if Steven has some sort of hidden ability that we don't know about yet. Maybe i'm over thinking it, but who knows maybe thats actually the case."

It's not just them. He inspired his father, Lars and Sadie to be strong in the real way, and he convinced the townspeople not to beat up the mayor.

Rose was a leader, worshipped by those under her. Maybe Steven has some of her charisma- which would explain why the cool kids want to hang out with him even though he's presumably 4-6 years younger than they are.

This question has come up before.

He has the "Cutie Pie" ability, as Identified by Garnet in Future Vision.