What was Julius Caesar's source of power?

Answer 1

Julius Caesar had what present day politicians call klout. He was top man once he held the Dictatorship. However it should be remembered that he came up the political ladder in the right and proper way at the right ages for each elected office. As a populist he had a following among the common people and as an aristocrat his personality won over many of the elite. After winning the civil war the senate bestowed almost regal power upon him, which was one of the reasons for his assassination.

Answer 2

It was is conquest and economical point of view that gave him power.