Crossword Genius

Blessedness of bishop with key position, so to speak (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beatitude

'blessedness' is the definition.
(I know this)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for beatitude that I've seen before include "supreme happiness" , "Blessedness" , "A tube tied up for heavenly happiness" , "Bliss; 'Blessed are...' verse" , "great happiness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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