Salaam
The meaning of the verse is simple. Allah retains ultimate sovereignty over His purpose and creation!
It is that simple.
If I take a knife and cut myself, I have caused the gash. Allah gave me that power and allowed it to occur as part of cause and effect. If I was stopped from not harming myself because Allah did not will it in that instance, then there are a number of ways that I could have been stopped in my track.
Sometimes it is a thought like in the case of prophet joseph - 12.24 or the prophet moses mother 28.7 or through many other ways.
Many times Allah has intervened and restrained something from happening. If you do not believe me, please read verses like ....
"For had it not been for Allah's repelling some men by means of others, cloisters and churches and oratories and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is oft mentioned, would assuredly have been pulled down. Verily Allah helpeth one who helpeth Him. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty" 22.40
...and please don't find a way to interpret away from the simple meanings in this verses. Allah does intervene at times, He does and He has the power to. If you do not want to accept that, that is for you to deal with.
So therefore as you have requested - I am kindly telling you, you are over complicating things with your philosophy. Please do not find me being rude as that is not my purpose. However, I have to tell you that I find many of your posts are over complications because you cannot seem to reconcile the straight forward verses of the Quran with your belief systems.
Now please can you answer my question first -
Please can you also tell me where the Qur'an speaks about the law of "Mashiyat (will power)"? Actually, please can you tell me where the word 'mashiyat' is used in the Quran and defined.
Thanks Saba