I think Tim Drake is so powerful in my mind because almost everyone else had greatness thrust upon them while he actively sought it out when he really didn't have to. There are demigods, clones, aliens, metahumans, people who never asked for power, often people who never wanted powers at all, or superheroes forged by horrific trauma that lead them down an inevitable path.
Tim literally could've minded his own business and went on his way. He had no real connection to that world. Hell, even Steph was drawn in bc her dad was a villain. You could even argue Barbara had a connection through her cop dad. But Tim's parents were normal and totally removed from all that shit. His life was normal. He was privileged! And he knew that! He could have happily continued on his way per usual.
The only reason he became a hero was because he was a kind-hearted, idealistic kid, with an admittedly parasocial relationship with Robin.
And he knew (though not nearly to its full extent) that stepping into the world of heroes and villains meant a difficult road. It meant trauma that he otherwise would never have to experience. Hard work. Pain.
And, sure, it's cool and fun to be a part of that world at times. But that was never a dream of his. It's a selfless act that would have been much easier not to do. He did it for Batman, for Gotham, not for himself. He did it because he felt it was the right thing to do. His character is a moral compass for the batfamily. And that's who he is at his core.
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