Not much doubt, Nyom, that it can be of great benefit searching for peaceful hermits, possessing the fame of having reached states of high and refined Sokh, that meeting and know about them can increase much Saddha. At least it is known that he possesses Jhana, and even if not a Noble one, to be regarded as better teacher, if follower of the Buddhas Dhamma, as those of knowledge of 1, 2 or all Pitakas.
He could be Sakka, King of the Devas, or another Deva as well, which seems to be even more reasonable, as far as seen, perceived.