This particular text is a reference to the law of being subject to the High Priest and the priesthood, the rulers of Israel befor the kings, and the kings were anointed to be in their office..
When Paul was taken before the High Priest of that year, he did not know him, and he spoke in rough terms to the HP, but when he realized it was not simply some political person but the High Priest, he immediately apologized for being disrespectful.
He refers to the leaders of the assemblies, not to the Herods, Ceasars and Pilates of those day.
How can this possibly apply to political leaders who do the work of satan? Impossible....
Our Authority is Jesus Chrsit, our King now and foreer, amen.