power button question

[Boaz65]

Is it possible that some custom roms deactivate the oem power on/off button on top of the Touch Pro? It seems that after I switched to Empirom the power button on top does not function. I haven't dropped my phone or abused or misused it in anyway. I really like the rom that I'm using but it seems there is no way to completely turn off or power down my phone. I did not want to remove the battery, can anyone advise me on this problem?

Thanks, I really appreciate it!