And the only way they can protect that immense power is by acceding to the will of the majority.Unfortunately, I don't thinks that's true. But the Left is getting more bolder and we have to retain control of Congress and the White House while possible Supreme Court retirements are approaching. And we have to control the Governorships since they can fill Senate vacancies.
Eventually courts come around to popular opinion. The most obvious case was with FDR. Rather than allow him to pack the court, the justices gave in and began upholding the laws congress passed.
Their power is, when push comes to shove, what they are concerned about--not the constitution. Notice how the number of justices has reminded steady while it used to vary some. When either party has a huge majority in congress, the justices get nervous. Congress can clip their robes. They don't want to push things beyond what a majority of congress will tolerate.
The country is about split on abortion now. But the trend is toward reversing Roe Vs Wade. When support gets over 60% and hangs there for a while, the court will reverse Roe.