 In 1116, they began electing consuls, with all secular powers that had been theretofore reserved for the bishops.In a solemn ceremony at S. Tecla, Jordan even excommunicated the reigning emperor, Henry V.

Jordan interfered extensively in his suffragan diocese.He deposed Armanno da Gavardo from Brescia and made the elected Villanus, Bishop of Brescia|Villanus bishop there.