Even by looking at Prabhupada's picture, you feel that beautiful spiritual potency. I was lucky enough to find an old edition of the Bhagavad-Gita: As It Is in a used bookshop almost 10 years ago. It was printed before things were changed, and it's very precious to me. Prabhupada's gift to the world was bringing the Maha Mantra to everyone, and that can't be corrupted.
When a pure devotee appears everyone flourishes by his potency. When he disappears even just maintaining becomes almost impossible. The appearance of an empowered soul is so valuable. If we are fortunate we will come into contact with advanced followers. They are rare but they do exist. They don't necessarily look like we think they should look or they may not be placed in society in high positions. Ultimately the message is a spiritual message. In the mean time keep reading and chanting.