The phrase "same pedestal" means that two or more things or people are on equal footing or held in the same high regard or level of importance. Full definition
I never claimed to be Christian, nor do I ever want to, since doing so usually puts me on the same pedestal as ignorant individuals such as yourself, sedreck. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
DAILY POST learnt that the Customary Court of Appeal, recently approved by the National Judicial Council (NJC), is on the same pedestal with the State High Court or Federal High Court. (dailypost.ng)
«I actually enjoyed it the more linear it became during the later chapters though wouldn't put it on the same pedestal as other games in the series. (thesixthaxis.com)