Feature summary: Smooth scrolling creates a different sensation when navigating large pages, as you know if you are going up or down when clicking in the menu. It could be a cool feature for navigating when we are inside a long page.
Use case(s): Today I was finishing an information page for teachers, and I tried to add a css smooth scroll, just to find that this feature is forbidden for templatestyles. Anyhow, it can be added to common.css. This feature may be interesting for large pages, especially help pages or pages where navigating up and down many times is relevant. However, it may be catchy at any page.
Benefits: Personally, I like the effect. I don't know if it something that makes things easier, or makes things more complicated for other readers.