He was a fierce opponent of the errors that many attempted to introduce into Christian doctrine. Leo, a pope from the early days of Christianity, could have been considered important just for his name and actions, but he possessed great humbleness and charity. It was why the people loved him.
When you consider that you are right about something, do you try to impose yourself by force or do your present your reasons with humility? Does it bother you when you are wrong about things?