He is a man in charge of the lives of thousands of people. According to wikipedia there are 100k employees. As a Microsoft platform developer myself, I too am somewhat beholden to his decisions. He needs to find a balance between making the world a better place while at the same time ensuring some sense of stability for the people who have put their trust in the company. Humbling seems like the right word.
I wouldn't go that far as describing him to be in charge in lives. He's their boss, yes, but he cannot possibly control all aspects of their lives by "being in charge". This is not a feudalism, is it?
