In the processor's Data Sheet it is written:
"Required assertion time of PORESET_B after VDD is stable 100 ms"
This means that the assertion time can't be smaller than 100 ms during the power-on.
When the VDD is stable the assertion time can be 100 ms.
Other assertion timings were not characterized.
> for the XTAL pin why there is need to ground it? since it is output pin for crystal use.
I agree that XTAL can be left unconnected.