At The Edge Of Heroism

In a world where incredible powers, and likewise, feats are more valuable than the richest substances. Where the strongest of powers, heroes, and even villains are remembered throughout time and some praised while the weakest of them are ignored or mistreated by their own peers or environment. How would Ben, one of the very few people in the world, seemed to be born without powers do to gain the respect of his peers and, more personally, of his parents? He will do nearly the impossible to reach those heights, but the question is how much will it take out of him to reach a goal that many with his condition or even those with weak powers avoid trying?