A Brampton man on the autistic spectrum had his wish granted, thanks largely to the kindness of a man who wanted to spread a bit of Christmas cheer.

It's been some four weeks now, but James Al-Haj, a high-functioning autistic man, simply cannot stop grinning at the Sony PS4 gaming console inhabiting a place of pride both at home and in heart.

The coveted console is courtesy of Teddy Kellow, an assistant manager at the EB Games store at Bramalea City Centre.

The absolute yearning on James' face whenever he eyed the gaming system during his ritualistic bi-weekly visits to the store touched Kellow's heart. So, some weeks ago, he gifted him a brand new PS4 system, which he paid for out of his own pocket.

"James was ecstatic, over-the-moon (when Teddy gave him the PS4)," said Claudette Al-Haj, James' mother. "He would have levitated if he could … he kept giving Teddy massive hugs and high-fives."

James, who has limited verbal abilities, is a savant with photographic memory. An avid gamer partial to Unchartered 4 and NHL 15, the Bramptonian has keen interest in politics, hockey, soccer and basketball.

"I noticed how his eyes would light up every time he saw the PS4s on display," said Kellow, the Good Samaritan, adding James would often tell people shopping at the store that he has been saving diligently for one. "I have a godson who's autistic and gaming has helped him with his hand-eye co-ordination and I just wanted to help."

When Kellow initially suggested to James that he bring in his older model (PS3) to the store for a trade in, the Bramptonian promptly conveyed the message to Claudette. She told him they couldn't afford to buy one just as yet. Kellow realized James was not able to fully explain to his mom all the details of his unselfish gesture, so he wrote her note.

"Your son is an amazing man and has an amazing soul," wrote Kellow. "For Christmas, I would like to buy James a PS4. If you can come Friday to pick it up, that would be great."

A wary Claudette — with James in tow — walked into the store few days later and asked Kellow, "What's the catch?"

He told her there was none.

A single mother on a limited budget, Claudette said she hated denying her son anything, but, with a simple gesture of kindness, Kellow had demonstrated there's still goodness in the world.

"In a world which increasingly endorses selfishness and cynicism, random acts of kindness from individuals such as Teddy help restore our collective faith in humanity especially at this time of year," Claudette said.