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@Scilly.Suffolk
Changing your gear ratio will not give you more power: the engine (you) remains the same.
Looking at your gearing in terms of ratios, is disguising the extent of the changes you're considering, better to use gear inches (GI).
72" (44x16) is already quite a tall gear for use in town, better suited for fast rides on the open road.
90" and 105" (48x14/12) are just ridiculous outside of time trialling or the track.
Have a look at the last couple of pages of the What's Your Favourite Gear Ratio thread (that FFM linked to above) and read Skidlidsid's recent experience.