It's interesting to see the series explicitly squash a "shortcut" to Goro feeling more secure entering Kogane's world. No, he's not going to suddenly develop superpowers. However, it fits the growing theme that it is the community around Goro that is his true strength. Just like Mogami-sama intervened on his behalf, maybe the shrine spirit will next time. Or Yotsuyu. Or Mutsumi. Or any of the kith and kin he's gathering through his connection to Kogane.