Historically as it pertains to farming, a steward, is a watchman/manager who keeps an eye on things for the Lord of the Manor. So I guess Paul has been elevated to Lord.

All hail, Lord Paul.
I found this dictionary meaning--- one employed in a large household or estate to manage domestic concerns (as the supervision of servants, collection of rents, and keeping of accounts).
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