Fixed it.
Christ is perfectly capable of forgiving sins all on His own. He doesn't need man's *help* to do it.
And if someone needs to hear a priest tell him that his sins have been forgiven, that person doesn't trust God or have faith in Him and His promises.
No one said anything about need. Jesus' desire is enough.
"Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” - John 20:21-23