The 'Pure eternal spirit in a being' is predominant over Temporal physicality, planets and corporeality
The "pure" spirit in a being is predominant over perishable elements & planets (& their influences); The "pure" Spirit in beings is what enables and activates Functioning of Physicality body elements and perishable Planets that are also composed of elements (in different proportions and mixtures).
Plants have Respiration, but not eternal Spirit breath Conscience ability as is prevalent in Sentience.