What is so special about holy men & holy meditators?

In Switzerland, Nicholas of Flüe meditated and led an intense prayer life in solitary retreat in Flüely Ranft for 20 years. 500 years after his death, he was canonized for what he did in his life. He helped for instance to prevent war between the Swiss cantons. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche has meditated for 20 years …