When you're in power, you're used to people simply doing things for you (at least that's how I imagine it. You have people for things). A centurion would, I think, be accustomed to his orders being followed. But he doesn't approach Jesus from a position of authority -- he does so through humility. Others come on his behalf, clearly indicating that the man has invested in relationships. He doesn't become kind as a way to get Jesus to do something for him - he's living in a such a way already. His faith leads him to respect others and to humble himself before Jesus.
Faith should change us. It should cause us to think about what we do and why we do it. Faith should lead us to treat others with humility, to serve even when we're in positions of power, that others may see the light of Christ shining in us and through us.
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