It is in fact near the core of the Christian way of living in a society. It is a way to love our neighbor. The first four of these virtues are 'secular' or public, that is, you don't have to believe in Christ to do them and do them well. Prudence means not traipsing off after the latest fad nor getting lost in the feelings of the moment, but instead being consistently wise and making measured responses. Fortitude is about the kind of courage that sees the task through till it is done, or which boldly weathers the storm.
Temperance is about doing all things in moderation, instead of binging, splurging, and pigging out.
Justice has to do with being fair and equitable, and creating situations which can benefit all rather than only one or a few. In other examples, the Spirit is not directly mentioned, but a pattern holds that infers the Spirit's action. The people were scared. They felt powerless. By normal earthly standards, they were hopeless.