Who are the World's Most Powerful People?

Bangalore: Who are the most powerful people in the world? With responsibilities comes great power and Forbes came up with the list of people who made the difference and who have it all. The 10 most powerful people in the world are:

Barack Obama:

Barack Obama is the world’s most powerful man. With the success of the war in Libya and the death of Osama bin Laden last year, the U.S. President is one of the global elite. He heads the most powerful nation in the world, with the biggest and most dynamic economy and is the commander-in-chief of the planet's deadliest military. Despite his shares of highs and lows and the criticism that came his way, Obama still maintains the tag of the most powerful man in the world. Regardless of his struggles with the political affairs, Obama can still be indirectly stated as the leader of the free world.

Vladimir Putin:

The Russian President takes the second spot on the list. Vladimir Putin's leadership has enjoyed substantial popularity in Russia. Putin often projects an outdoor, sporting, tough guy image in the media, representing his physical capabilities and taking part in unusual or dangerous activities, though some of his publicity stunts have occasionally been criticized. Putin has also played a major role in development of sport in Russia.