[ He's really not big on definitions, at least ones like this, so it'll go mostly unexplained for now. But maybe this'll make a bit more sense with the next answer. ]

When people started getting powers it changed everything. Some of 'em were deemed "good" and others "undesirable". Growing a tail meant you were a freak, but being able to fly meant you could be an idol or whatever.

The current do-gooders have moved beyond that into more "acceptable" ways of managing society.