President Clark vs. Premier Kirbuk

"There before him, a glittering toy no Star Child could resist, floated the planet Earth with all its peoples."

What could they mean? The seven deadly sins of man?

"Now he was master of the world, and he was not quite sure what to do next. But he would think of something."

"As he swung his hand around, puzzled by its suddenly increased weight, he felt a pleasing sense of power and authority."