He gave up the earth to be like the woman in sin. The last Adam, Jesus Christ, came to earth to retake that authority. However, in order to exert His authority, Christ must have the assent of the ruled. He has yet to get. The dominion is everlasting - Christ will never relinquish it.
Honor is the respect that makes one fit to rule.
Whereas authority is nominative, honor must be earned. There is a difference between authority and moral authority. Moral authority is the true right to rule. The Greek word exousia describes moral authority. Then there is the kingdom itself.