He also gained the ability to turn his powers "off", though this took time to control as he inadvertently fried a toaster at home. This switch to Clark Kent also left him as vulnerable as a normal human, which was a bit of a surprise to him when he stubbed his toe while answering the phone.
He also acquired the capacity to deactivate his powers, though it took time to master as he accidentally fried a toaster at home. This switch to Clark Kent left him as vulnerable as an ordinary human, which was somewhat unexpected when he stubbed his toe while answering the phone.