Using an Apple Design Keyboard?

The keyboard that comes with my G5 has a problem - the keys don't always register unless they are pressed firmly, which doesn't always happen when typing fast. This is a common enough problem for me, that I need to find a way around it. Also, the top row of keys is too close to the function keys, with the expected results from a clumsy typist, and the space bar jams if you press it the least little bit off-center. Not the best keyboard that Apple ever made, I'm sorry to say!
I suppose that I could go and buy some other USB keyboard. Or, I have several old (but good) Apple Design Keyboards, which are ADB keyboards. I assume that I can use a USB to ADB adapter. The questions are (assuming that this works at all):
1) Do I assume correctly that there is no way to use the "power" key via the USB? Having to use the button on the front of the CPU is a bit of a pain - particularly if I have the cpu under the desk or some other out-of-the-way place; it would be nice to be able to go back to the old keyboard power switch....
2) What about the "eject" key and the audio volume keys? I don't particularly care about the audio volume keys, but the eject key is VERY useful. How do I get it back (presumably mapped to one of the function keys)?
3) Are there any other problems that I'll encounter?

Some of these things (space between top row and function keys) obviously can't be changed, but the sticky space bar is a defect. I've had two of these modern Mac keyboards, and neither does that. As for the touch, that should only take a little getting used to.
So, I'd suggest getting your defective keyboard replaced (if it's in warranty), and maybe try out some of the alternative USB Mac keyboards.
No, the power on a PowerMac G5 can't be controlled by the 'power' key on the earlier Mac ADB keyboard.

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