Compassion is an attribute that beautifies humans and serves as a medium through which society caters for disadvantaged people. This trait is much more prettifying in a leader since it gives the leader the ability to understand the situation of his subjects and evokes the desire to take action to improve their lives. Some past world leaders whilst in government were noted for supporting the cause of underprivileged people in their society whilst in power. President Obama for instance was said to have donated about 1 million USD whilst he was President with about half of the amount going to charities supporting children.