All I could do is move heavy items and admittedly picking things up was quicker and it looked cool..

In DOS EE you could one-shot the Trife and Leandra with a Chest full of heavy barrels using Telekinesis if you were so inclined but I expect that was more a bug than intended.

I'll try it on the 150kg pictures next time - I had enough strength any way I think.

What I could not find was anywhere you actually needed it while the benefits of sneaking/thievery/persuasion/bartering are obvious. Even Lucky Charm very occasionally gives you an extra minor item and I like the tickley sound.

I'm hoping crafting/blacksmithing will put in an appearance soon. A civil ability for that (to make better things) would be nice.