Robots are often perceived as hybrids between ‘things’ and ‘beings’—as technologically ‘other’. To design these systems in a meaningful way, we discuss the approach of robot ‘superpowers’ and, instead of mimicking human abilities, concentrate on their quasi-social capabilities that are difficult or impossible to realize for humans. We discuss ‘superpowers’ such as the ability to personalize, superhuman patience, and non-judgmental listening on three examples of spiritual practices: blessings, prayers and confessions. By building on these capabilities, robots could be designed as novel and complementary, instead of substituting, species that offers new forms of social interaction in religious contexts.