Gifts of the Spirit

I have a question, I was reminded of it when I was reading a reply to another discussion about tongues.  But that's not what my question is about.  My question is regarding vs. 9 of 1 Cor. 12.  

What is this Faith that is spoken about?

The reason I ask, is because isn't faith something that everyone needs to have?

For instance:

Hebrews 11:6 says - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hebrews 11:1 says - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

My question is...is this a different type of faith, or a "special kind of faith?

In 1 Cor. 12:7-11 it says:

7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

Any help understanding this is greatly appreciated.