A character possesses a power or ability if that power is printed on their dial in the form of a white or colored square, or if an icon granting that ability is printed on their base. A character may also possess a power or ability if a special power or trait ability states that they “have” or “possess” that power or ability.A character uses a power if a special power or an ability states that they “can use” or “uses” that power.A power or combat ability that is possessed by a character can be countered. A power or ability that is only “used” by a character cannot be countered, though often the power or ability granting use of that power can be countered instead.Certain game effects can counter powers or abilities. When a power or ability is countered, the targeted character is treated as if the power no longer appeared in the stat slot or the ability was no longer available through the whatever means