Think of it this way: criminals and police both have guns. The police are constrained by using standard firearms, and bullets that have limited range and penetrability, to lessen the chances of hitting innocent bystanders. Criminals, however, use machine guns and bullets with teflon coating.
Same "power", different purposes.
And because Qui-gon, Obi-wan and Yoda work with the Force, following its will, they are granted this unique status (above all the Jedi before them, who, while still trying to do "good", apparently didn't have it quite right.) Palps, Maul and Dooku abuse the Force. Anakin, being the Chosen One and finally accomplishing the goal that he had been born to do, was granted this status as well. Being the son of a God makes things go your way.
"When someone asks if you are a God, you say YES!"