misuse of power.

From Epic Mahabharata- Story of birth of Vyaas

Once Parasar, grandson of Vasistha, went on a
pilgrimage. En route, he had to cross a river. Parasar was fascinated by
Matsyagandha, daughter of a fisherman, who rowed the boat. He desired her but
Matsyagandha was in two minds as they were inside a boat and others can still
see them from distance. Parasar, with his yogic abilities, at once created mist.
Parasar also granted her a boon that ugly smell (common to fisherwomen) from her
body will disappear and a divine smell will come from her body.
Later, a son
was born to them, who became known as Ved Vyasa (as he sequenced and divided
Vedas). Since he was born on dweep (island), he also became known as Dwaipayan.

Even during pre-mahabharata times people with power used to mis use them. And people say we are in "Kaliyug".