Can i add an external power button to my mac?

I've got a Mac Pro early 2008 2.8ghz 8 core, I'm going to be putting my mac in another room, how can I add an external power on button?
Are there USB options? Or are there inputs inside the mac that I can connect too?
Many Thanks
Matt

Yes I was going to Hide it under the stairs, and then have the basics on my desk in the attempt to cut down amount of cables.
I realise I can use sleep mode, but I want to avoid it being in standby to save on the electricity bill.
At the moment I don't have it all set up, but I think I may have just remember, but I have the 30" cinema display, I know its got a Power Button, can this be reprogrammed to Power the machine on and Off? I remember the option for sleep.
If anyone has it to check i'll be grateful.
Many thanks
Matt

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