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There are a few reasons why I leaf through a book.
1. To recall something that happened previously. As mentioned, it's easier to do a digital search.
2. To read ahead for the conclusion. I can still do this if I want to, by going to a specific page, but having an ereader discourages this practice, which is a good thing!
3. To sample the writing of a book/author I'm not sure about. The free samples often cover a substantial portion of the book. The only genre where this would really become an issue would be non-fiction, but for reference material I generally prefer to use either paper or computer anyway. My ereader is for linear reading.
I wouldn't consider the ability to leaf through a book as a principal quality. I think the ability to recall my place without having a physical bookmark that can fall out is a wonderful thing, and the ability to go to a specific page instantly without having to rifle through the pages is also a wonderful thing. I can also permanently bookmark my favourite scenes in my favourite novels without random bits of paper fluttering everywhere.
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